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Although The Protectors itself can hardly be said to be an entirely forgotten series relatively few people realise that was in fact a Gerry Anderson production, being produced in the gap between UFO and Space:1999 from 1971-73. Across two seasons and fifty-two episodes the Protectors, an international detective agency with agents in every major city on Earth, tackled all manner …

What is Thunderbirds Beyond the Horizon? Initially launched earlier in 2018, with previews of the show beginning in November 2018, Thunderbirds Beyond the Horizon “invites you to step on board Thunderbird 2, and be part of International Rescue’s mission. Beat the Clock. Defeat The Hood. Save the Day. Only you can stop the catastrophic consequences. If you’re looking for your …

ITV have just released a brand new 2018 version of the UFO Complete Series DVD! Previously available only in two separate volumes on DVD or as one volume on Blu-ray, ITV have snuck this release out very quietly. The new set features all 26 episodes and some rather striking brand new artwork… You can buy the new 2018 version of the …

The Radio Times are on the search for the public’s favourite ITV programme of the last 6 decades. On 22nd September the commercial television channel will celebrate its 60th birthday, and so the team at the Radio Times have created a short list of 60 (clever!) ITV shows for a public vote. Thunderbirds is one of the 60 shows on …

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic show, Anderson Entertainment have released a special limited edition Thunderbirds poster. The poster – which is strictly limited to 1965 units worldwide – is only available via the official Gerry Anderson shop. It features the Tracy brothers, Parker, Penelope and their FAB Thunderbirds machines (including Thunderbird 6), and was digitally painted by …

This morning ITV revealed three more (or four if you count Lady Penelope’s new dog) characters from their upcoming reboot of the classic Gerry Anderson series Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds are Go characters that they revealed are: Brains… … and Lady Penelope, her dog, and Parker. This image also shows the first look at FAB 1 from the new series, which …

ITV have released a new trailer of their new Thunderbirds are Go series. This new trailer gives us a first look at the interior of the Hood’s HQ, as he plots the demise of the Tracy brothers (and Kayo). It’s the first time ITV have released any footage showing the combination of model sets and CGI animation, but only the …

Here’s a brand new preview of the model sets from Thunderbirds are Go, courtesy of ITV’s Thunderbirds are go YouTube channel. The video features day and sunset shots of the newly designed Tracy Island together with Thunderbird 1’s launch bay, and a host of other scenes. Have a watch and comment below to let us know what you think! ITV’s new …

Today io9 revealed the faces of the new Tracy brothers from ITV’s new Thunderbirds Are Go series which is due to begin broadcast in the UK in April 2015. So here they are – Scott, Virgil, Alan, Gordon and John with their new faces and uniforms in front of Tracy Island. But what do you think? Comment below!

A Sneak Peak at the New Thunderbird 1! This morning ITV Studios released a sneak preview of the new Thunderbird 1 which will feature in their hotly-anticipated new Thunderbirds Are Go series. Set against the backdrop of the Hollywood sign the rocket maintains its distinctive silver bullet style which many fans will remember from the original series. Jamie Anderson, Managing Director of Anderson Entertainment, welcomed …

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Gerry Anderson was born on 14 April 1929, and through a combination of skill and an incredible level of determination earned his first credit as a producer when he was still in his 20s. Years before the word ‘brand’ was popularly applied to television, Gerry’s name came to represent an inimitable style of entertainment that proved hugely successful around the world. From Fireball XL5 to Space: 1999, Captain Scarlet to Space Precinct, Supercar to Thunderbirds - he has become the UK's equivalent of Walt Disney.During the 1960s Gerry used puppetry to realise epic science fiction scenarios that would have been impossible to achieve in anything other than miniature scale. The names of the shows he produced during this era are familiar to millions, and continue to entertain audiences today. An incredible feat unsurpassed by any other British TV and film producer.As the optimism of the 1960s faded, Gerry Anderson created darker scenarios for the new decade. Live-action series UFO and Space: 1999 anticipated the accomplishments of Star Wars and are still regarded by many as his finest work.He was never content to stand still, and his programmes became increasingly diverse in the 1980s. He made a welcome return to puppetry for Terrahawks and brought the animated private detective Dick Spanner to the screen, while developing a parallel career as an award-winning director of sophisticated television commercials.In the 1990s he created and produced the lavish live-action series Space Precinct, before returning to children’s entertainment with the enchanting Lavender Castle. In 2001 he was awarded an MBE for services to the British film industry.The astonishing New Captain Scarlet premièred in 2005, by which time Gerry (then 76) was long past the age when most people consider retiring. His enthusiasm for the next project, and his fascination for the latest technology, remained undimmed through much of his final illness. He passed away on 26 December 2012.Despite being relatively shy, and never really spending much time looking back and reminiscing over his achievements Gerry Anderson came to appreciate that for many people his shows represented a special time in their lives. And he was proud that the ingenuity and optimism of his characters galvanised some viewers who went on to distinguished careers within film, television and other fields.Thunderbirds has inspired movies, stage shows and a vast array of merchandise, all reflecting its phenomenal impact on our popular culture, and together with his other shows is cherished by many generations of viewers.